Real Estate as an Investment: Tips and Strategies

Welcome to my real estate blog. My name is Maria, and I have been buying and selling homes for years. I own a rental that generates income. I have a lot of experience with real estate as an investment, and it is a topic that I love to research. Currently, I am staying home with my new baby, and I want to have an 'adult' outlet so I decided to create that through a blog. Here, I am going to present all kinds of posts on using real estate as an investment. If you want to learn tips and strategies to make real estate into an investment, explore these posts. I hope you enjoy my blog!

2015

15 December 2015
Some first-time home buyers find it hard to pick a buyer's agent from among the many that are recommended to them. This difficulty may be because such homeowners lack a mechanism for interviewing potential agents. This article discusses some questions that you can ask different buyers' agents before you select the one who will be by your side as you buy your first home.
How Many Homes Do You Show Buyers on Average?[Read More]

2 December 2015
Real estate can be an effective way to get a return on your investment. Due to the low cost of many real estate properties, it can be very lucrative to rent out homes. However, if you are looking to make the entire process much smoother, it is best to hire a property manager to oversee your rental investments. There are a number of benefits that can be gained by hiring a property manager instead of trying to rent out your properties on your own.[Read More]

22 July 2015
Pre-purchase home inspections are a vital step for anyone planning on buying a property. Once the inspection is done, you will receive a report detailing the findings. At this stage, you should be ready to expect good news, bad news or a mixture of both in varying ratios. This is because you can never tell about a property's real condition just by looking at the outer structures and paintwork.
In some cases, your pre-purchase inspection will indeed bear bad news.[Read More]

8 June 2015
Inviting nana and grandpa to come on the family holiday can be a great way for parents to show their appreciation for all that their parents did for them, spend some time together as an extended family and if all goes well, potentially end up with some built-in babysitting as well. Unfortunately travelling with your parents as adults can come with it's own set of challenges, so you need to prepare so it can be truly relaxing holiday for all.[Read More]

4 June 2015
Executive properties are naturally high-end and tailored for corporate and executive clients either from the region or outside Australia. As with any other listing, you have to ensure the property is tastefully built and furnished and is within close proximity to schools, health facilities and recreational centers. However, you should also evaluate if the property you are about to lease is work-friendly.
Here are 4 factors to look out for if you plan to get any work done in your new home:[Read More]

26 May 2015
Replacing glass panes in doors is slightly different from replacing windowpanes. This is because panes in doors are installed differently from panes in windows so different tactics are needed to perform those two tasks. This article discusses some useful tips that you should implement when replacing glass panes on your front door.
Always Remove the Door First
It is very risky to try to replace glass panes in a door when that door is still in place.[Read More]

15 May 2015
A condo for permanent residential use is an ideal real estate investment. The property type appeals primarily to young professionals and even empty nesters that need to downsize their living space. However, it is a suitable choice for anyone who needs relatively small living space and enjoys expedient living. Unlike most apartments, condominium complexes provide extra services and amenities such as pools, gyms, and maintenance repairs.
If you are interested in purchasing a condo unit, consider these factors before making a commitment.[Read More]

7 May 2015
Like many first-time home buyers, you may feel overwhelmed when you begin the search for your new home. It can sometimes take several weeks, and often months, for you to find the perfect house in the right location for the right price. After all the hard work, it can be very disappointing to miss out on the house because another buyer beat you to the post. Here are two ways to help you make that perfect home yours.[Read More]

1 May 2015
Are you planning on selling your home, or any other piece of real estate? If so, you will need to have a property valuation done. This is so that you the exact worth of your property, and you know what you can start with as a listing price. Most lenders will require property evaluations before buyers are able to get mortgages, so if you have this information ready for them, you will have a better chance of selling your home.[Read More]